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James McDowell
Director/Board Member at
MICRO-X LIMITED
Net worth: 189 768 $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
James McDowell is currently the Group Chief Executive Officer at Nova Group Enterprises Pty Ltd., Chairman of Total Construction Pty Ltd., Non-Executive Director at Metal Powder Works Ltd. starting in 2025, Non-Executive Director at Micro-X Ltd. since 2021, and Chancellor at the University of South Australia.
Former positions include Chief Executive Officer at BAE Systems Australia Ltd., Nova Defence Pty Ltd., BAE Systems Saudi Arabia Ltd. from 2011 to 2013, and the Department of Premier & Cabinet State of Victoria; Chairman at Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation; Independent Non-Executive Director at Codan Ltd. and Austal Ltd. from 2014 to 2018; Non-Executive Director at Micro-X Ltd. from 2017 to 2018; and Deputy Secretary & Head-Naval Shipbuilding at the Australian Department of Defence.
Education includes graduation from the University of Warwick.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/12/2025 | 125,000 ( 0.08% ) | 189 768 $ | 31/05/2026 |
James McDowell active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MICRO-X LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2021 |
| SERPENTINE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 10/06/2025 |
Total Construction Pty Ltd.
 Total Construction Pty Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Constructs commercial buildings | Chairman | - |
University of South Australia
 University of South Australia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Nova Group Enterprises Pty Ltd.
 Nova Group Enterprises Pty Ltd. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Nova Group Enterprises Pty Ltd. is an Australian company. The CEO of the private company is James McDowell. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of James McDowell
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| AUSTAL LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 03/09/2018 |
| CODAN LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 31/08/2018 |
| MICRO-X LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 31/08/2018 |
BAE Systems Saudi Arabia Ltd.
 BAE Systems Saudi Arabia Ltd. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Designs, develops and manufactures aircraft and combat vehicles | Chief Executive Officer | 01/12/2013 |
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Training of James McDowell
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
Codan Ltd.
 Codan Ltd. Tools & HardwareConsumer Durables Designs, develops, manufactures and markets metal detection equipment | Consumer Durables |
Austal Ltd.
 Austal Ltd. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Designs and constructs customized aluminium commercial and defence vessels | Producer Manufacturing |
University of Warwick
 University of Warwick Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of South Australia
University of South Australia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
BAE Systems Australia Ltd.
 BAE Systems Australia Ltd. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Produces global defence and aerospace products | Electronic Technology |
Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation | |
Australia Department of Defence (Australia)
 Australia Department of Defence (Australia) SovereignGovernment Provides national security services | Government |
Nova Defence Pty Ltd. | |
Nova Group Enterprises Pty Ltd.
Nova Group Enterprises Pty Ltd. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Nova Group Enterprises Pty Ltd. is an Australian company. The CEO of the private company is James McDowell. | Consumer Non-Durables |
BAE Systems Saudi Arabia Ltd.
BAE Systems Saudi Arabia Ltd. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Designs, develops and manufactures aircraft and combat vehicles | Electronic Technology |
Micro-X Ltd.
 Micro-X Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures and designs X-ray products | Health Technology |
K-TIG Ltd.
 K-TIG Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Provides precision welding technology services | Producer Manufacturing |
Total Construction Pty Ltd.
Total Construction Pty Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Constructs commercial buildings | Industrial Services |
Department of Premier & Cabinet State of Victoria
 Department of Premier & Cabinet State of Victoria General GovernmentGovernment Functions as a regional level government authority | Government |
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